Audi A5
Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,967 cc
S18 RDCMOT history
S18 RDC is a blue diesel Audi A5 first used on 7 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 156,763 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 156,763 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,748 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 RDC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,967 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 7 Apr 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 RDC was last recorded at 156,763 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 156,753 miles · 21 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 8,748 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,763 miles
- 2025 – 151,057 miles
- 2024 – 140,178 miles
- 2023 – 131,737 miles
- 2022 – 125,880 miles
- 2021 – 120,805 miles
- 2020 – 118,174 miles
- 2019 – 107,543 miles
- 2018 – 96,803 miles
- 2017 – 85,277 miles
- 2016 – 76,633 miles
- 2015 – 68,733 miles
- 2014 – 57,699 miles
- 2013 – 38,853 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,763 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Replace soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,763 miles (+10)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 156,763 miles
- Test number
- 233991658802
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Replace soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail156,753 miles (+5,696)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,753 miles
- Test number
- 788383648979
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Replace soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass151,057 miles (+10,879)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 151,057 miles
- Test number
- 153884952388
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear suspension arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,178 miles (+8,441)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 140,178 miles
- Test number
- 922583987836
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass131,737 miles (+5,857)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 131,737 miles
- Test number
- 165766983557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,880 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 125,880 miles
- Test number
- 975220040555
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail125,880 miles (+5,075)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,880 miles
- Test number
- 254721249671
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass120,805 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 120,805 miles
- Test number
- 778569961860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,805 miles (+83)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,805 miles
- Test number
- 371729918209
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail120,722 miles (+2,548)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,722 miles
- Test number
- 244869044618
- MajorExhaust system insecure centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass118,174 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 118,174 miles
- Test number
- 161819700654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,174 miles (+10,631)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,174 miles
- Test number
- 503391144648
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,543 miles (+10,740)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 107,543 miles
- Test number
- 636519690670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,803 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 96,803 miles
- Test number
- 306216659806
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail96,803 miles (+11,526)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,803 miles
- Test number
- 528867500737
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,277 miles (+8,644)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 85,277 miles
- Test number
- 332741062448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,633 miles (+7,900)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 76,633 miles
- Test number
- 797401375058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,733 miles (+11,034)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 68,733 miles
- Test number
- 777074795061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,699 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 57,699 miles
- Test number
- 479454694040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,699 miles (+18,846)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,699 miles
- Test number
- 827313994039
- FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Pass38,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 38,853 miles
- Test number
- 736083293050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S18 RDC
- Does S18 RDC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 RDC is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S18 RDC?
- The MOT on S18 RDC is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S18 RDC done?
- S18 RDC was recorded at 156,763 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 8,748 miles a year.
- Has S18 RDC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 RDC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on S18 RDC ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on S18 RDC find?
- S18 RDC passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated replace soon; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear outer tyre slightly damaged.
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